United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc

Organization Overview

United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc generated $998.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ATHLETES EMPOWERS AMERICANS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO EXPERIENCE LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS, RECREATION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, THEREBY EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE NATION. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN 10 SPORTS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IPAIRED ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HP GOALBALL - TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS, OFFICIALS, AND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAMS.


MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT - TO ASSIST IN THE MARKETING OF USABA'S EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AND FOCUS ON HOW ATHLETES WERE HANDLING THE POSTPONEMENT AND PANDEMIC, AND BUILDING A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL HEALTH IN A SAFE MANNER. DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ON VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERS.


ATHLETE EVENTS - USABA HOSTED A SERIES OF REGIONAL GOALBALL TOURNAMENTS AND TWO WINTER SPORTS FESTIVAL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, IMPACTING OVER 500 ATHLETES. USABA ALSO HOSTED VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE MEMBERS. THESE INCLUDE A NATIONWIDE FITNESS CHALLENGE UTILIZING FITBIT WEARABLES AND A SERIES OF AT-HOME WORKOUT VIDEOS FOR MEMBERS TO COMPLETE.


GRANTS - USABA EXECUTED A SERIES OF GRANT PROGRAMS ACROSS THE US AIMING TO ADDRESS SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES ON THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITIES AND GROWING THE SPORT OF BLIND SOCCER. USABA COLLABORATED WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN LOCAL MARKET TO RECRUIT ATHLETES AND EXECUTE THE PROGRAM DELIVERABLES. USABA GRANT PROGRAMS IMPACTED OVER 400 INDIVIDUALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Margaret Quinn
Chief Executive Officer
$150,000
Gary Remensnyder
Treasurer
$0
Amy Wasson
Secretary
$0
Skye Arthur-Banning
Vice President
$0
Mark Ackermann
Board Chair
$0
Jennifer Demby
Constituent Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$30,365
Related organizations$0
Government grants $170,472
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$571,092
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$771,929
Total Program Service Revenue$161,360
Investment income $7,247
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $67,951
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$11,643
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,335
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $998,179

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc has awarded $84,000 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

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Miami, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS

$6,000

SACRAMENTO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND

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Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS

$6,000

INDY THUNDER BEEP BASEBALL

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Edinburgh, IN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS

$6,000

Janesville, WI

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS

$6,000

LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND

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Ruston, LA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS

$6,000

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TOURNAMENTS AND TEAM PROGRAMS

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that United States Association For Blind Athletes Inc has recieved totaling $487,572.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: OLYMPIC/PARALYMPIC SUPPORT

$418,562
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc

Meridian, ID

PURPOSE: USABA IS SEEKING TO HIRE A BLIND SOCCER MANAGER TO COORDINATE THE GRASSROOTS SITES, DEVELOP TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS, DEVELOP TRAINING FOR OFFICIALS AND TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM AVAILABILITY EFFORTS TO ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS.

$40,000
Delta Gamma Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: AID FOR BLIND

$16,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,715
Pruden Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$3,000
Marson Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT WELLNESS CHALLENGE PROGRAM SERVING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

$1,500
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